Psychological Service.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 March 2005

Thursday, 10 March 2005

Questions (198)

Brian O'Shea

Question:

198 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of educational psychologists required to provide a full service to first and second level students in Waterford; the number now in place; when the NEPS in the Waterford constituency will be up to full strength; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8455/05]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Science (Ms Hanafin)

The current situation is that there are three NEPS psychologists based in the Waterford office and their work is overseen by the regional director for the south-eastern region, who is also a psychologist.

It is important to note that those schools which are not yet served directly by NEPS psychologists may avail of the scheme for commissioning psychological assessments whereby NEPS will pay for assessment by a private psychologist. The conditions relating to this scheme are available on the Department's website.